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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.19, 27,792.51 and 11,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.19, 27,792.51 and 11,188.24 is: 15,439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.19 : 27,792.51 = 11,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.19/27,792.51 = 11,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.19x = 27,792.51 × 11,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.19x = 310,949,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,949,272.08/20,140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,439.24

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